anna
noun
a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
anna
1 American
[ah-nuh]
/ ˈɑ nə /
noun
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a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
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a former cupronickel coin of India, the 16th part of a rupee.
Anna
2
American
[an-uh]
/ ˈæn ə /
anna
British
/ ˈænə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of anna
First recorded in 1720–30, anna is from the Hindi word ānā
Vocabulary lists containing anna
Example Sentences
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There’s already enough starch and butter in the meal, but if I did, it would be a pommes anna or potato and leek gratin.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2018
I’m very under pressure, because you are making me pass tests to keep any chance of having anna in my life.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2017
Yer chomoe anna - but being Prime Minister keeps me pretty busy.
From The Guardian ● May 29, 2013
Sure. — anna Some research suggests that there might be a link between status in social hierarchies and health outcomes that does not depend on access to healthy food, excercise, etc.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2010
“Eight letters a day at an anna each,” I said.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
“It’s groundbreaking,” Anna Sampaio, a professor of ethnic studies and political science at Santa Clara University, said of Becerra’s win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
One of those judges, Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, has now been placed in temporary charge of the court.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
"This earnings season has been tough on AI players, with most getting punished against a backdrop of AI bubble and inflation fears," Anna Wu, of Floodlines Research, said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Unlike some luxury brands, LuxExperience has limited exposure to traditional luxury strongholds like China, where demand has softened, said Anna Glaessgen, a senior research analyst covering the consumer sector at investment bank B. Riley Securities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
I couldn’t imagine coming in here alone, and I inwardly winced at how I’d so offhandedly told Anna May and James that I was going to pop inside for a look around.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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